All of the following statements regarding tax treatment of education expenses except
A)Fred,who recently graduated law school,is working in a law firm.The firm requires that he pass the bar exam by a certain date,or he will lose his job.Fred can deduct his cost for the bar exam review course as a miscellaneous itemized deduction (subject to the 2% nondeductible floor).
B)Sophie is a partner in a CPA firm.She pays out of her own funds to attend an update course on estate and gift tax planning.Sophie can deduct the cost of the course for AGI.
C)Javier is an associate in a CPA firm.He pays out of his own funds to attend an update course on new FASB standards.Javier can deduct his cost for the course as a miscellaneous itemized deduction (subject to the 2% nondeductible floor).
D)Iris is an associate in a law firm.She attends an update course on contract drafting,and she is reimbursed by the law firm.There is no effect on Iris' tax return.

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Education expenses that are required by an employer or by law to keep a current job or maintain salary levels are not deductible. The cost for the bar exam review course is considered a nondeductible personal expense since it is to meet the minimum requirements for initial licensure or to qualify for a new job in a different field of work.

All of the Following Statements Regarding Tax Treatment of Education